SRADkneedragger
08-08-2009, 12:24 AM
Please let me apologize from the first for a few things here.
Number one this post should be under special places but where? These "Ghosts" are almost all still alive, and this isn't just a place for the Dead they see the light of day often. Yes many are dead but many of them, just like Blade, are "DayWalkers" and some like true Vampires only come out in the cover of darkness to attack those unsuspecting fools who roam the streets at night looking for prey, only to discover they have become the prey.
I must further apologize for the fact that I am NOT at liberty to disclose the location of these Wonders. I would ask that my few friends here locally who may know of these vehicles and their owner would respect his right to privacy and not disclose his name or whereabouts please! Please understand that this collection is valued in the millions and not the kind of thing you would want the neighborhood kids to know about, a reckless thief could destroy priceless and irreplaceable things.
A close friend of my Fathers is rather wealthy and a genuine down to earth car guy. He loves Racing, any kind of Racing. And Race Cars. So a few years ago I delivered a car for him and having heard stories from my Father I just decided to ask.
I have been promising to take Marie there for years and a visit from my Niece and her son turned into the perfect opportunity.
Well it turns out that he has a VERY nicely appointed shop where he works on and restores carswith 20 or so old muscle cars strewn about.
But in a very nondescript metal building next door,,,,
this is what you walk into
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y109/ns50r/Delmers/P1010072.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y109/ns50r/Delmers/P1010073.jpg
A very nice shop with some very nice cars. A completely restored ProStock Chevy II, a Stock ChevyII, a beautiful restored Big Block 396 1972 Camaro, The ONLY 4th Gen Camaro to be built by Chevrolet with a 69 Z28 302 from the Factory(a Chevrolet test mule/show car), a Custom 1969 Camaro that is tricked out beyond belief.Each of these cars are immaculate! I mean you could eat off the motor but you'd feel guilty!
Well a quick stroll through a side door reveals the "TV Room"
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y109/ns50r/Delmers/P1010022.jpg
If you haven't figured it out yet the couches are a 57 Chevy rear a 50 Merc rear and a 57 Chevy Front. I should have taken a picture of the tables they are made out of steering columns from old cars welded to a steel wheel with a glass over the steering wheel to form a table top.
Keep moving there's much more to see
On the way across the room there is a moment to stop and check out this customized Bi Block Fuel Injected Terror, oh and one might notce the 100% original Hemi Dart next to it.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y109/ns50r/Delmers/P1010030.jpg
Sorry we missed the other 15 or so cars in the room and the most recent buy from the Barrett Jackson Auction, but all of this excitement has got me pretty thirsty so
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y109/ns50r/Delmers/P1010028.jpg
Yes it's an authentic 50's Soda Fountain and everything works! Even the JukeBoxes!
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y109/ns50r/Delmers/P1010070.jpg
Well after a Coke and a smile its time to head DOWNSTAIRS
Number one this post should be under special places but where? These "Ghosts" are almost all still alive, and this isn't just a place for the Dead they see the light of day often. Yes many are dead but many of them, just like Blade, are "DayWalkers" and some like true Vampires only come out in the cover of darkness to attack those unsuspecting fools who roam the streets at night looking for prey, only to discover they have become the prey.
I must further apologize for the fact that I am NOT at liberty to disclose the location of these Wonders. I would ask that my few friends here locally who may know of these vehicles and their owner would respect his right to privacy and not disclose his name or whereabouts please! Please understand that this collection is valued in the millions and not the kind of thing you would want the neighborhood kids to know about, a reckless thief could destroy priceless and irreplaceable things.
A close friend of my Fathers is rather wealthy and a genuine down to earth car guy. He loves Racing, any kind of Racing. And Race Cars. So a few years ago I delivered a car for him and having heard stories from my Father I just decided to ask.
I have been promising to take Marie there for years and a visit from my Niece and her son turned into the perfect opportunity.
Well it turns out that he has a VERY nicely appointed shop where he works on and restores carswith 20 or so old muscle cars strewn about.
But in a very nondescript metal building next door,,,,
this is what you walk into
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y109/ns50r/Delmers/P1010072.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y109/ns50r/Delmers/P1010073.jpg
A very nice shop with some very nice cars. A completely restored ProStock Chevy II, a Stock ChevyII, a beautiful restored Big Block 396 1972 Camaro, The ONLY 4th Gen Camaro to be built by Chevrolet with a 69 Z28 302 from the Factory(a Chevrolet test mule/show car), a Custom 1969 Camaro that is tricked out beyond belief.Each of these cars are immaculate! I mean you could eat off the motor but you'd feel guilty!
Well a quick stroll through a side door reveals the "TV Room"
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y109/ns50r/Delmers/P1010022.jpg
If you haven't figured it out yet the couches are a 57 Chevy rear a 50 Merc rear and a 57 Chevy Front. I should have taken a picture of the tables they are made out of steering columns from old cars welded to a steel wheel with a glass over the steering wheel to form a table top.
Keep moving there's much more to see
On the way across the room there is a moment to stop and check out this customized Bi Block Fuel Injected Terror, oh and one might notce the 100% original Hemi Dart next to it.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y109/ns50r/Delmers/P1010030.jpg
Sorry we missed the other 15 or so cars in the room and the most recent buy from the Barrett Jackson Auction, but all of this excitement has got me pretty thirsty so
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y109/ns50r/Delmers/P1010028.jpg
Yes it's an authentic 50's Soda Fountain and everything works! Even the JukeBoxes!
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y109/ns50r/Delmers/P1010070.jpg
Well after a Coke and a smile its time to head DOWNSTAIRS